Design and characterization of a passive flow control valve dedicated to the hydrocephalus treatment
A passive valve able to deliver a constant flow rate independently of inlet pressure changes is proposed. The valve, which comprises a hollow cylinder, a piston engraved with a helical groove, a spring and two fluidic connectors, is adapted by design to high pressures and high flow rates. However, i...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Cogent Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1247612 |